Released 26/03/2021
Today it's great to commence the construction of 21 new public housing properties under the ACT government’s Growing and Renewing Public Housing program. This is a continuation of our nation-leading investment in public housing to make sure we meet demand as the city grows.
The development in Dickson continues the program’s focus of improving public housing through the renewal of older, less efficient homes and increasing the number of properties that are designed and built to provide more choice and meet the needs of more Canberrans.
Built by a local construction company, the development replaces 6 dwellings with 21 modern, energy efficient homes in a mix of two-, three- & four-bedroom units and two-bedroom townhouses.
All homes will be built to a minimum 6-star efficiency and built to Gold Class or Class C Adaptable standards. The development has been designed to consider the best use of the area and block size to create a sense of space and privacy between homes and neighbours.
The Growing and Renewing Public Housing program is increasing the portfolio’s flexibility to support the provision of safe, secure and sustainable homes that are close to services and transport for more people in need, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.
I look forward to welcoming tenants to their new homes at the completion of this development by the middle of next year.
*All quotes attributable to Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry*
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Yvette Berry, MLA | Media Releases